Hematologic Disorders Flashcards
Refresher Phase
7 causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Prenagnancy
Diet
Bleeding (Menstruation)
Alcoholism
Malabsorption
MCV
Transferrin
How malabsorption of iron happens?
Gastritis cause low HCl
Chronic: Low iron absorption in the duodenum
Size of RBC in the Mean Corpuscular Volume
Microcytic Anemia
Iron bound anemia which high _______ signifies low iron
Transferrin
7 Clinical Manifestations of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Appearance: Pallor not Pale
Dyspnea
Weakness and Fatigue
Inflamed mucus membrane NOT PALE
Cheilosis
Koilonychia
Pica
Auto immune disorder caused by Hypoplastic bone marrow
Aplastic anemia
All absent pancytopenia
Aplastic anemia
Prioritizatiion for Aplastic Anemia
- Bleeding: Low platelet
- Infection: Low wbc
- Anemia: Low RBC
MGT for Aplastic Anemia
Bone Marrow Transplant
Cyclosporine
Blood transfusion
Precautions
Cyclosporine WOF?
Immunosuppresant
Hgb 7
patient will go to heaven
Mgt for Aplastic anemia
(Non pharma)
Rest and o2
Watch out for! Aplastic Anemia
Bleeding: mouth, nose, Anus
Soft diet only
Avoid injections
Avoid Anal thermometer
High fiber
Soft toothbrush, no dental floss
Electric razor
No aspirin
Contact sports
WOF for infections for Aplastic Anemia
Common sites: Skin, Respi, Gastro
Reverse Isolation
Crowded places
Avoid ill person
Fresh raw fruits (-)
No to dirty activity
caused by B12 folic acid deficiency
Megalobastic anemia